• Postdoctoral Fellow - Surgical Oncology

    MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)


    A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Emily Keung, M.D, A.M. in the Department of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our lab focuses on understanding the immuno-oncology of soft tissue sarcomas, elucidating predictive biomarkers of response and resistance, and identifying novel therapeutic approaches for these challenging, poorly understood, and rare cancers. To this end, we leverage patient-derived cell line, organoid, and murine models of soft tissue sarcoma and clinical/patient biospecimens to uncover novel sarcoma biology and to evaluate novel therapies utilizing molecular and cell biologic, functional genomic, and epigenomic technologies.

     

    This position will provide deep exposure and training in cancer immunology, cancer genetics, chromatin biology, functional genomics and cancer therapeutic development. We seek a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in all areas of cancer immunology, molecular & cell biology, biochemistry, or genetics. Candidates with training in statistics or programming expertise, in particular R/Python and interest in the application of state-of-the-art computational/statistical methods to complex data are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience with hands on mice work is a big plus but not required.

     

    The Keung laboratory is situated in a highly dynamic and stimulatory environment for learning. MD Anderson Cancer Center is rated number one hospital in cancer care in the United States. The institute offers active graduate and postdoctoral training programs and the unmatched scientific environment of the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest biomedical center. Competitive salary and benefits are provided to post-doctoral fellows.

     

    *LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

    • Develop broad knowledge of soft tissue sarcomas and detailed knowledge of soft tissue sarcoma immunology and immuno-oncology

    • Understand the current knowledge gaps and challenges in the field

    • Hone research skills and gain independence in research design and execution, including designing sound research protocols, safely perform techniques necessary to conduct and analyze the data, and to communicate their research

    • Develop leadership and project management skills

    • Learn to navigate the grant application and scientific publishing processes

    • Further hone communication skills including writing, speaking, and listening to enable effective communication with colleagues, collaborators, students, the lay public, and media

    • Develop leadership and mentorship skills

    *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

    • PhD or equivalent in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related field

    • Good publication record

    • Excellent communication skills is required.

    *ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION*

     

    https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/keung-laboratory.html

     

    https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/emily\_keung.html

     

    *POSITION INFORMATION*

     

    MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a [salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000](https://trainees.mdanderson.org/apply/mdaPostdoctoralFellowStipendFY24.pdf). depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition06/03/2025